Private Islamic Cairo: El Moez Street and Al-Azhar Park Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Cairo

  Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour After the end of the Tour you will be transferred back to your Hotel

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Sharia Al Mu'izz Li-Din Allah

  unusual Islamic Cairo day tour is Cultural trip where you visit not just Mosques but places, Streets and neighborhoods Islamic Cairo day tour will start by one of the oldest streets in Egypt which are El Moez Le Din Allah Street is an eloquent witness for historical Cairo with the various monuments spread along both sides of the street Located Such as Bab El Fetouh and Bab El Nasr, then move towards the northern side of the city, in El Darb El Asfar, the most Ancient quarter of Islamic Cairo monuments where you visit Barqouq mosque & School in Nahassen, El Aqmar Mosque, the Mosque of El Saleh Tale, The Blue Mosque, the Dome, Hospital & School of Qalawoon etc...

  2 hours • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Bab Zuweila

  Also, you will be able to visit Bayt El Sehaymi is 350 years old. we will take you for a walk on Al Darb Al Ahmar Street, The Darb al-Ahmar area hostess several other interesting trades and crafts. Facing Bab Zuweila and going further up north in Suq al-Selah Street one will come across the Saddlemakers Market called Suq al-Surugiyyiah which produces all kinds of leatherware. From here we will be in Al Moez Street, The most beautiful Islamic street in Cairo

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 4

  End your Day tour by a visit to Al Azhar Park which Located in the heart of old historic Cairo and commanding stunning panoramic view of Cairo as it`s located on the high ground that helps to see Panoramic View of Cairo City.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Khan Al-Khalili

  Explore the vibrant Khan Al-Khalili bazaar, Cairo’s iconic historic marketplace. Walk through its atmospheric alleyways lined with shops offering spices, traditional crafts, stained-glass lamps, and handmade jewelry. Your private guide will assist with navigation and local bargaining tips, with time to soak in the bustling market culture and take photos of its historic stone architecture.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• Al-Azhar Mosque (Pass by)

  Visit the legendary Al-Azhar Mosque alongside your private guide. Stroll across the serene central marble courtyard, view iconic Fatimid and Mamluk-era minarets, and explore the historic prayer halls while learning about the mosque’s 1,000-year legacy as both a center of worship and the Islamic world’s foremost seat of learning.

  Admission ticket free
• Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya) (Pass by)

  Step inside the Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya), one of the most beautifully preserved examples of 17th-century Islamic domestic architecture in Cairo. Comprised of two restored Ottoman-era mansions connected by a bridge, this museum offers an intimate look into medieval affluent life. Guided by your Egyptologist, you will explore a labyrinth of atmospheric rooms filled with an eclectic private collection of Persian carpets, intricate mashrabiya woodwork, and Pharaonic antiquities (including the famous bronze cat). Don't miss the hidden observer's galleries, the courtyard's "magical" well, and the stunning rooftop terrace—famous for its role in the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me—which offers sweeping views of the adjacent Ibn Tulun Mosque.

  Admission ticket free
• Al Emam Al Hussein Mosque (Pass by)

  Visit the exterior and lively plaza of Al-Hussein Mosque, one of Egypt’s holiest and most revered Islamic landmarks. Located in the beating heart of historic Cairo right across from Khan El-Khalili, this 12th-century sanctuary honors Hussein ibn Ali, grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Stroll through Hussein Square beneath the iconic giant mechanical shade umbrellas, admire the mosque's striking Neo-Gothic minarets and carved stonework, and discover why this spiritual epicenter serves as the cultural hub of Ramadan celebrations, Sufi gatherings, and evening Old Cairo life.

  Admission ticket free
• Al-Azhar Park (Pass by)

  Conclude your tour with a relaxing visit to Al-Azhar Park, a lush 74-acre green oasis created atop historical terrain in the center of the capital. Accompanied by your guide, stroll along landscaped walkways inspired by traditional Islamic garden designs, complete with trickling waterways, fountains, and sunken gardens. Walk along the excavated 12th-century Ayyubid city wall built by Saladin, and take in unparalleled 360-degree panoramic views overlooking the minarets of Islamic Cairo and the towering Citadel on the horizon—the perfect tranquil setting for photos before returning to your hotel.

  Admission ticket free
• Liberation Square (Midan El-Tahreer) (Pass by)

  Pass through the iconic Liberation Square (Midan El-Tahrir), the bustling heart of modern Cairo. From the comfort of your private, air-conditioned vehicle, take in the sights of the city's downtown epicenter, including the historic pink-hued Egyptian Museum and the square's towering centerpiece—a majestic 19-meter ancient obelisk of Ramses II surrounded by four sandstone ram-headed sphinxes.

  Admission ticket free
• Cairo Opera House (Pass by)

  Drive past the prestigious Cairo Opera House, located on Gezira Island in the Nile River. From your private, air-conditioned vehicle, view the distinctive Islamic-influenced modernist architecture of Egypt's premier performing arts complex, inaugurated in 1988 as a gift from Japan. Your guide will share the history of Egypt's performing arts traditions, dating back to Khedive Ismail's original 19th-century Royal Opera House built for the opening of the Suez Canal.

  Admission ticket free
• Cairo Citadel (Pass by)

  Pass by without stopping the Citadel of Saladin, a massive 12th-century medieval fortress built to protect Cairo. Walk through the historic grounds with your private guide to visit the spectacular Muhammad Ali Mosque, famous for its glowing alabaster walls and stunning Ottoman architecture. Before leaving, step out onto the Citadel's main viewing terrace to enjoy the most spectacular panoramic views over the entire city.

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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